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11-25-2014, 03:43 AM
#23
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Joined APC: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,889
Originally Posted by Pilot X
I wonder how the LAA 757s are compared to delta's?
Regarding the -80.. Please treat my noble queen with a little more respect. Hands down one of the best and most fun aircraft I've ever gotten to fly. Steam gauges, thunderous takeoff that sets off car alarms, quiet cockpit, Old style Douglas reliability...in essence, an aircraft that makes an aviator out of ya. So bugger off, you punks of the Magenta and leave the old school stuff to us!
11-25-2014, 05:09 AM
#24
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Joined APC: Aug 2009
Position: B-757/767 Capt.
Posts: 219
I agree. What a blast the S80 was. Comfortable, quiet, well lit cockpit. Seldom broke, if it did it would often fix its self before you could write it up. I always felt safe in it.
You DID have to fly it! When it comes to the new generation, I think the guys that don't like it grew up playing video games and the ones that do played outside!
CG
You DID have to fly it! When it comes to the new generation, I think the guys that don't like it grew up playing video games and the ones that do played outside!
CG
11-25-2014, 06:10 AM
#25
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: On all fours
Posts: 508
Originally Posted by aa73
No comparison whatsoever. Delta is installing seta back IFE in all their 757s, domestic included. Even AA's international 757s don't have that. Just the occasional overhead screens.
Regarding the -80.. Please treat my noble queen with a little more respect. Hands down one of the best and most fun aircraft I've ever gotten to fly. Steam gauges, thunderous takeoff that sets off car alarms, quiet cockpit, Old style Douglas reliability...in essence, an aircraft that makes an aviator out of ya. So bugger off, you punks of the Magenta and leave the old school stuff to us!
Regarding the -80.. Please treat my noble queen with a little more respect. Hands down one of the best and most fun aircraft I've ever gotten to fly. Steam gauges, thunderous takeoff that sets off car alarms, quiet cockpit, Old style Douglas reliability...in essence, an aircraft that makes an aviator out of ya. So bugger off, you punks of the Magenta and leave the old school stuff to us!
11-25-2014, 10:42 AM
#29
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Joined APC: Apr 2009
Position: A320 CA
Posts: 705
Originally Posted by Mink
I flew to Kona on an AA 757 a while back. The interior was like going back in time. I think Mr. Kotter and Weezy Jefferson boarded just ahead of me.
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11-26-2014, 05:21 AM
#30
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Joined APC: Oct 2011
Posts: 201
Originally Posted by cubguy
I agree. What a blast the S80 was. Comfortable, quiet, well lit cockpit. Seldom broke, if it did it would often fix its self before you could write it up. I always felt safe in it.
You DID have to fly it! When it comes to the new generation, I think the guys that don't like it grew up playing video games and the ones that do played outside!
CG
You DID have to fly it! When it comes to the new generation, I think the guys that don't like it grew up playing video games and the ones that do played outside!
CG
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